Egypt Edition 
UAE Edition 
Saudi Edition 
MENA <> India Corridors 
Logistics (MENA) 
Climate (MENA) 
Share
Read Full Issue 
The Madbouly cabinet approved several key decisions during its weekly meeting yesterday, including new regulations for medical centers and the establishment of an investment zone, according to a cabinet statement.
(Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links to our background as well as external sources.)
#1- New investment zone for industrial development in Abu Rawash: Cabinet approved the establishment of a new integrated investment zone in Abu Rawash for joint-stock company Al Ahly Industrial Development. The zone will span around 2 mn sqm and is designed to host a fully integrated industrial zone, with a focus on SMEs. The area will feature logistics, service, and commercial activities, as well as food security projects.
#2- A freezone in Port Said also got the preliminary green light: The cabinet approved a draft decision to turn a 10k sqm area in an industrial zone south of the city of Port Said into a private freezone to produce citrus concentrates and export 100% of production. The project will be set up with a USD 10 mn investment and create 300 jobs.
#3- New law to regulate specialized medical centers: The cabinet gave its approval to a draft law governing specialized medical centers established or transferred under the Secretariat of Specialized Medical Centers at the Health Ministry and any centers set up after the regulations are implemented. This draft law will work alongside the universal health ins. law to ensure these centers provide high-quality specialized medical care while reducing pressure on the state budget by raising service efficiency.
How? The law will allow setting up new centers only by a decree from the Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly, based on the health minister’s recommendation. Each center will be managed by a committee led by the center’s director, with regulations and management systems set by the health minister.
#4- Digital boost for healthcare services: Ministers also approved a two-year contract between the Universal Health Ins. Authority and eHealth — a subsidiary of EGX-listed fintech giant e-Finance — to manage and operate digital services for Egypt’s universal health ins. system. This partnership is intended to accelerate the nationwide rollout of the digital healthcare system and ensure its sustainability. The move aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of health services across the country, supporting the digitization of key healthcare projects.
